Sogdianus
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Died | Persepolis |
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Iran | |
Reign | 424 BC – 423 BC |
Place of burial | Naqsh-e Rostam, Iran |
Parents | Artaxerxes I |
Alogyne of Babylon | |
Siblings | Xerxes II |
Assassinated | Persepolis, Iran |
Grandparents | Xerxes I |
Amestris | |
Date of Reg. | |
Date of Upd. | |
ID | 3487271 |
Sogdianus Life story
Sogdianus was briefly a ruler of the Achaemenid Empire for a period in 424–423 BC. His short rule—lasting not much more than six months—and the little recognition of his kingdom are known primarily from the writings of Ctesias; who is known to be unreliable.